Evergreen cuttings

Hi.
Iv tried taking cuttings from this evergreen using the hardwood method.
I cut the leaves back to the buds and used rooting powder but i'm not sure if its going to work.
Would anyone be able to help?
Also, what is the name of the plant? Im sure i could find more info if i knew the name of it.
Thanks
Paul (the beginner)

 

Hiya Paul,Welcome to Gardeners corner

The shrub is Common Laurel AKA Cherry Laurel.When did you take the cuttings? I would maybe of planted them in pots of well drained compost and kept them in a sheltered spot out of direct sunlight to give them a bit of protection from the elements while they took root.They do root pretty easily though

 

Welcome to Gardeners Corner Paul. I agree with Loli, it's Laurel. How long have the cuttings been planted please?

 

Thanks guys
They have been in the ground for a week now.
I didnt cut them at 90 degrees either (which i later read about).
I'll have to get some pots together and try again.
Will it be better using parts which have green stems?
Also, how much root do i need to grow befor i can transfer them into the ground?

 

I think at this time of the year I'd go more for the soft wood 'Ends'... they'll be ready to move from the pots when you can see the roots poking out of the bottom of the pots

 

Thats great.
Thank you.
I'll let you know how i get on

 

Ooo another thing....
Sorry im a pain...
Im aiming for a squared off hedge like divider. How close would you plant each cutting to each other.

 

How tall do you want the finished hedge?

 

About 4-5 foot

 

Hi Paul,
How wide do you want the hedge ?

 

2-3 foot wide and 4-5 foot tall

 

I have to be honest with you not the best plant for a hedge that width or that height I had to take one out at the the corner of my house I tried my best to keep it manageable but its so bare inside any hard cutting back it would look awful, easier options to have . and you have a bout two weeks to still get bare rooted which would save you a lot off ££

Is it for between two houses ? front ? back garden ?

Spruce

 

I'd use Box or Yew.
Clipping laurel, which is pretty fast growing, always ends up with the large leaves cut in half, they look awful.

 

Oh right.. Ok.
Its dividing next doors drive with our path.
Paul

 

Thanks Pete i'll have a look at those